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Max Goldt is a German satirical author and musician.
Some hallmarks of Goldt's style are: a fresh ironic perspective on familiar aspects of everyday life; frequent, seemingly tangential changes of topic, triggered by unexpected associations; creative use of language, often combined with a critique of linguistic conventions in journalese and everyday language; frequent references to pop culture; ambiguity as to whether or not the narrator is relating the first-hand experience, opinions and sentiments of the author. His more recent output has seen a tendency toward a slightly more conventional style as well as more direct, non-humorous criticism of language and society. As expressly mentioned in a few and alluded to in many of his own essays, Goldt is homosexual. In spite of that, he has been married to a woman for several years, long after his coming out.
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